Registration

Cochrane Ringette Registration Information - 2019-2020 Season

Please Note:

Registration from May 1st to May 14th is for returning players to Cochrane Ringette only (from 2018-2019 season).

All new players to Cochrane Ringette, registration opens on May 15th. Open registration commences May 15, 2019, and is ongoing as program space permits. Registration is online. Please see options for payment below.

Registration is open to players who live within the boundaries of Cochrane Ringette Association. Players that reside within the boundaries of another ringette association may register only with prior approval of both the Registrar and the President of Cochrane Ringette Association.

Ringette is a TEAM sport. By registering with Cochrane Ringette, your child will become part of a team. This means a commitment of the player to fully participate in our program. Players are expected to attend all practices, scheduled power skating, games, and team events (including tournaments, playoffs, and playdowns).

Dedicated Goalie $400 - Goalies who are dedicated to playing goal all season at U12, U14, U16, and U19 levels are being rewarded with a special goalie registration rate of $400. More goalies than teams may register. Goalies at U16 and U19 are expected to have their own equipment. Goalie registration at Active Start and U10 are not available as players in those fundamental and introductory levels are expected to play all positions. In order to receive this discount goalies must be available to play for zone 2 playoffs, playdowns, and provincials. If they are absent during this time they may be subject to full player registration. Cochrane Ringette Association recognizes that there are unplanned family emergencies and medical injuries/issues that arise throughout the season. Goalies may be excused from the attendance requirement under these circumstances.

Active Start: ages 4-6, a program that is based on fun, introducing basic ringette skills, being part of a team and getting comfortable on the ice. Practices are once a week for 45 minutes with several mini-games throughout the season on weekends.

U10 - Step 1-2-3: ages 6-9, program based on fundamental skills development including skating skills, ringette skills and basic goalie instruction for all players, emphasis on active involvement, participation, and FUN. Practices are one hour weekly (full shared ice), games are scheduled primarily on weekends and are played in Zone 2 and include travel to surrounding communities like Strathmore, Airdrie, Indus, and Rockyford. Step 2 and Step 3 may require travel to Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.

U12 to U19 - the program continues to develop and refine ringette skills, players will be evaluated and placed on tiered team pre-season depending on registration numbers. Teams compete in the Zone 1-2- 3. League games are scheduled by a central scheduler and may be played on weekends or weeknights. Travel to communities in and around Calgary, Zone 2 and Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge can be expected. Practices are one hour weekly. Teams may compete for Zone titles and in Provincial competitions.

U10, U12, and U14 will have additional weekly or bi-weekly power skating. U16 and U19 will have additional weekly or bi-weekly practices. The cost of this is not included in registration fees. Part of the cost of this athlete development activity may be covered by association fundraising, primarily the Bob Campbell Classic Ringette Tournament (formerly Cochrane Classic).

Practice Schedules will not be available until September 2019. Please be prepared for early morning, weekday practices on a rotating basis. U16 and U19 teams should be prepared for practices in Cremona.

Registration Numbers - registration will be on a first come first served basis after the returning player registration period and will be capped at a maximum of 15* players per team, with the exception of:

Active Start - Active Start will be capped at 24, but can split into smaller teams for gameplay as is necessary. If a division is full, a wait list will be established by the registrar.

Register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

* The Cochrane Ringette Association Board of Directors reserves the right to make occasional exceptions if needed as provided for in our Operations and Regulations Policies.

2019-2020 Fees

Level

Year of Birth

Registration Fee

Active Start

2013, 2014, 2015

$335

U10

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

$610

U12

2008, 2009

$740

U14

2006, 2007

$740

U16

2004, 2005

$790

U19

2001, 2002, 2003

$790

Goalies

2001 - 2009

$400

Birth Certificate - If your child has never played Ringette with our Cochrane Ringette Association you must submit a copy of your child's birth certificate to Cochrane Ringette. This can be uploaded during registration, emailed to the registrar, or photocopied and mailed to the registrar within 7 days of registration.

Payment Options

a) Credit card (online)

i. In full at time of registration, or

ii. Payment of $50 at time of registration with the balance split equally into three additional payments that will be charged to your credit card on July 1st, 2019, August 1st, 2019 and September 1st, 2019.

b) Cheques (by mail following online registration)

i. One Cheque for the total amount at registration or

ii. One cheque for $50 at the time of registration, a second cheque with the balance dated Sept 1st, 2019

iii. One cheque for $50 at the time of registration and the balance in three equal cheques dated July 1st, 2019, August 1st, 2019, and September 1st, 2019

vi. All cheques must be submitted within 7 days of registration by mail to:

Cochrane Ringette Association

PO Box 34

Cochrane, AB

T4C 1A4

Financial Assistance - Financial aid may be available through KidSport or Jumpstart. Alternate payment options are available upon request. Please contact one of the following to make confidential arrangements:

Insurance - No player shall participate in any evaluation, practice, exhibition or scheduled game unless they have registered with the Cochrane Ringette Association by completing the designated form and paid the Registration Fee by the date specified. Registration is the mechanism by which Players become insured through Ringette Alberta.

Refunds - All requests for refunds must be provided in writing to the Registrar. All requests refunds shall be assessed a $50 administration fee. Registrants who Cochrane Ringette is unable to place in our Programs will NOT be assessed the administration fee. Refund requests shall be provided on a prorated bimonthly basis and based on a 6-month playing season [Sept 15th to March 15th]. Requests for refunds based on a league suspension or other disciplinary action will not be provided. Withdrawal due to medical circumstances shall be considered up to the end of the current season. Refunds shall be issued to the entity from whom the registration fee was received. Players wishing to play in other ringette associations should submit their fees by post-dated cheque in order to avoid the $50 administration fee.

Game Jersey - Members will be charged a $100 fee for each unreturned or damaged jerseys at the end of the season which will show on their account going forward. ‘Rockies’ jerseys are for games only. A practice jersey is required.

Cochrane Tournament - The Bob Campbell Classic Ringette Tournament will be held on the weekend of December 13-15, 2019. Games will and do occur during the day Friday and players are expected to be available to attend. This tournament is vital to the association, funds raised are invested back into our athletes through developmental opportunities such as power skating, drylands training, extra ice, nutrition sessions, concussion information sessions and more, but it cannot happen without everyone helping out. Volunteer requirements include (but are not limited to) working at the tournament for 2-3 hrs per player.

Registration fees cover the following

player and team registration fees to Ringette Alberta (including group insurance fee) and Zone 2 or Zone 1-2-3 league fees depending on the division

Sep. 15, 2019 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Sep. 16, 2019 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Cochrane Ringette Association's mission is to provide a secure and fun environment, which promotes skill development, respect, friendship, fair play and a love for the game in all participants, members, and volunteers.

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